Los mejores podcasts de College Parent (2025)

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#132 – What’s Your Student’s College Timeline? 44:48

14d ago44:48

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You send your student off to college and you’re already anticipating that Commencement Ceremony four years later. But traditional four-year college timelines are becoming less common as students forge their own unique educational paths. In this episode, Vicki and Lynn explore the various ways students navigate higher education today – from gap year…

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74: Social Media Mistakes Athletes Make // COACHING SESSION 23:00

6d ago23:00

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On this week's coaching session I cover common mistakes athletes are making when it comes to using social media to connect with college coaches! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Por Quincy Lewis-Buggs

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73: Why Communicating Without a Response Matters 12:38

14d ago12:38

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In today's episode I dive into coach communication, why it matters to consistently reach out, and more! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our College Planning Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Por Quincy Lewis-Buggs

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72: My 2028 Thinks She's a 2026 // COACHING SESSION 17:05

20d ago17:05

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This week on the podcast I answer "My 2028 (freshman) is playing with all 2026s (juniors) and is struggling to understand that she's at a different point in the process than they are. What can we do to support her through this?" SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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71: A Convo with Layla Weaver (2024 grad, Niagara Unv) 26:52

27d ago26:52

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On today's episode I chat with Layla Weaver, an alumna of our 1:1 college planning program and freshman at Niagara University! We touch on her journey through high school, being picky in her college search, how playing college softball is a privilege, and so much more! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#131 The Bigger Picture: Neurodiversity and College 58:15

28d ago58:15

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Elizabeth and Vicki were joined in this episode by Jane Thierfeld-Brown and Lorraine Wolf, important experts in disability services in higher education. Jane and Lorre shared their insights into the complexities that autistic students face as they transition from high school to college. They shared their personal journeys as well as the work they’v…

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70: My 2026 (Junior) Isn't Getting Looks // COACHING SESSION 19:37

1M ago19:37

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This week on the podcast I give some insight into what to do and how to adjust when you aren't getting the looks you feel like you should be as we get close to the end of junior year. If you're looking for additional support, I onboard 2026s in our 1:1 support program until August! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support O…

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69: Why HS Season Matters 18:30

1M ago18:30

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There's so much misinformation out there about playing high school softball and how it impacts playing in college and connecting with coaches. On this episode I chat about why most college coaches want their athletes to play high school ball! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fa…

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#130 – A New Approach to Career Readiness – and What Does a College President Do, Anyway? 46:54

1M ago46:54

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Vicki and Lynn were thrilled to be joined in this episode by Jay Gonzalez, president of Curry College, to learn more about what college presidents do and why it matters. With his background in business, politics and law, Jay brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on what it means to lead a higher education institution today. Jay als…

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68: I Have a Quiet Athlete // COACHING SESSION 17:30

2M ago17:30

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This week on the podcast I chat about how to navigate the process when your athlete is on the shy and quiet side especially as they start to transition to communicating with coaches more as they get older! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group…

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67: A Convo with Peyton Sullivan (2024 grad, Unv of New Haven) 25:12

2M ago25:12

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On today's episode I chat with Peyton Sullivan, an alumna of our 1:1 college planning program and freshman at the University of New Haven, about a coaching change in the middle of her process and how she overcame it, reflecting back on her time as a senior in high school and more! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Op…

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#129 – Raising the Self-Driven Child: A Conversation with Authors Ned Johnson and Bill Stixrud 1:08:03

2M ago1:08:03

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In this episode, Elizabeth and Vicki are joined by education experts Ned Johnson and Bill Stixrud, authors of the book The Self-Driven Child and of the new workbook for parents, 7 Principles for Raising the Self Driven Child for a thought-provoking discussion on how to empower your child to become self-driven, allowing them to navigate their own ed…

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66: Money Grabs in Softball // COACHING SESSION 22:03

2M ago22:03

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A conversation came up in our middle school parent seminar about money grabs, so I wanted to expand on it in this week's episode! There are so many different opportunities and events athletes are getting communication about, it's important to weed through what will actually help in the process and what won't! If you missed our middle school parent …

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65: The High Academic Process (Ft. Coaches from Kenyon & Hillsdale) 34:47

2M ago34:47

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In this week's episode I'm joined by two college coach friends: Emily Miller (head coach at Kenyon College) and Erica Hess (assistant coach at Hillsdale College) to chat all things high academic! They share insights on similarities and differences in the recruiting process to a general recruit, how athletes adjust freshman year, and more! Connect w…

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#128 Help Your Student Complete Challenging Required Courses 43:44

2M ago43:44

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Almost all colleges have a set of required courses for all students – sometimes called General Education or Distribution courses. They’re designed to expose students to a variety of different subjects and disciplines. But what happens when that particular area or course is especially challenging for a student? How do they face this mandatory course…

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64: How to Know What Level to Target // COACHING SESSION 21:32

3M ago21:32

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On today's coaching session episode I talk about how to know what level to target when you can't communicate with D1 coaches until Junior year! RPI Rankings Link VIP Weeks / College Planning Program SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#127 – Encore Episode – Navigating College Financial Decisions: An Interview with New York Times Bestselling Author Ron Lieber 42:05

3M ago42:05

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If you are in the midst of the college search and admission process, financing this college education is likely top of mind. Merit aid is an important part of many financial packages and there’s no one better to talk to about the topic than Ron Lieber, financial columnist for the New York Times. It’s so important that we decided to share this episo…

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63: A Conversation with Elle Walasavage (2024 grad, Susquehanna University) 20:49

3M ago20:49

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On today's episode I chat with Elle Walasavage, an alumna of our 1:1 college planning program and freshman at Susquehanna University, about her recruiting journey, why Susquehanna, and how she makes the most of all of the opportunities she has in college! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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62: The Sophomore Slump // COACHING SESSION 15:41

3M ago15:41

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I've been having so many conversations with sophomores and parents of sophomores (2027s) the last few weeks about how hard things feel right now as they work to play in college. In this episode I share some of why you might feel this way so you can make a plan to move forward! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning progra…

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61: A Convo with Penny Roberts: D2 Coach, High Level Travel Coach & Softball Mom 36:45

3M ago36:45

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This week on the podcast I dive into all things college planning and college softball with Penny Roberts. As a former D1 softball player at Rutgers, Olympian for Puerto Rico, D2 coach at St. Thomas Aquinas in NY, coach of the Empire State Huskies, and mom to a D1 softball player she really has a hand in every part of the process! Connect with us: ⁠…

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#126 They're Back! Parenting Our Boomerang Kids 42:45

3M ago42:45

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Nearly half of recent college graduates are finding themselves back in their childhood bedrooms, and it’s not just nostalgia pulling them home. Financial pressures are nudging this generation towards a new developmental stage of life. These shifting family dynamics come with their own set of challenges and opportunities. In this episode, Vicki and …

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60: How to Help Athletes Understand All Opportunities // COACHING SESSION 13:29

3M ago13:29

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On today's coaching session episode I talk about how to expose middle school athletes to all opportunities and have age appropriate conversations about playing in college! Have more questions about how to prepare for your athlete to hit high school and possible want to play in college? Sign up for our free Middle School Parent Seminar here! SUBMIT …

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59: Off Season Conversations to Have as a Family 13:34

4M ago13:34

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Grab a piece of paper and get ready to hit pause a lot as I guide you and your family through some conversation starters for this off season to help set you up for success during this year's recruiting cycle! Feeling like you have more questions than answers still after this episode? We still have a few discounted 1:1 spots, VIP Weeks, and individu…

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#125 – Encore Episode – Second Semester of College: The Transition No One Talks About 40:11

4M ago40:11

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The transition to second semester of college is so important – and often hidden – that we’ve decided to share this episode again. You and your student may be taken by surprise when the start of the second semester of college seems so difficult. In this episode, Vicki and Lynn explore why some students may experience the “second semester blues” and …

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Celebrating 4 Years of College Planning! 1:53

4M ago1:53

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We launched our college planning program 4 years ago today, and wow have we grown..crazy that the podcast wasn't even in the picture until year 3 and it's now my favorite way to connect with you all! A huge THANK YOU for being here, whether you're a newbie or an OG community member! Send me a message on social media or email Quincy@diamonddynamics.…

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58: How do I Know she Wants to Play in College // COACHING SESSION 13:54

4M ago13:54

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On today's coaching session episode I answer a question from a parent of a 2029 (8th grader) about how to figure out if your athlete really wants to play in college. SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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57: Updates from the NFCA Convention 30:49

5M ago30:49

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In today's episode I go over updates from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Convention that I attended last week! I'll cover everything from updates on the House Settlement, to what 25 scholarships for D1 softball looks like, to new proposed communication dates for D1, and what implications this has on all of you! Connect with us: ⁠…

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#124 – Looking Back at 2024 and Season 5 of the College Parent Central Podcast 1:13:06

5M ago1:13:06

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This is the time of year when we reflect on the year and another season of the College Parent Central podcast. It’s been a busy year for all of our cohosts, Vicki, Lynn, Elizabeth and Sarah. It’s always fun to get all of us together to share thoughts and stories, but our schedules just wouldn’t allow that to happen this year. So Vicki had a convers…

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56: Pressure from a Parent // COACHING SESSION 13:35

5M ago13:35

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On today's coaching session episode I share some questions to ask yourself if you love softball and want to play in college but you're feeling pressure from a parent and playing isn't as fun anymore. SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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55: Take the Break 3:20

5M ago3:20

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Happy Thanksgiving! Just a quick reminder that it's important to take time off, miss the grind, and be present with your family and friends! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Por Quincy Lewis-Buggs

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54: Showcasing on a Budget 23:09

5M ago23:09

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In today's episode I dive into conversations to have as a family about what makes sense financially as you navigate the college planning process and investing in travel ball, camps, and traveling for tournaments! This can be such a heavy topic, but it's so important to make a plan that works for your family and athlete! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our coll…

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#123 – Is Your Student Ready to Be a Citizen? It’s Never Too Late to Learn. 41:23

5M ago41:23

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We were excited to have a chance to talk to Lindsey Cormack for this podcast episode. Lindsey is the author of the book How to Raise a Citizen (and why it’s up to you to do it.) Most of us don’t spend much time thinking about how our students learn about how the government works, how government affects our lives, how to register to vote, and why it…

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53: What does it mean to sign? // COACHING SESSION 13:31

6M ago13:31

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On today's coaching session episode I dive into scholarships, signing day, and what it means to sign and commit to a school! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Por Quincy Lewis-Buggs

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52: I'm an Uncommitted 2026 20:10

6M ago20:10

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In today's episode it's all about the class of 2026! You are not alone and there are so many juniors still working to connect with college coaches and find the right future home. I go over some things coaches are thinking behind the scenes as well as some action items to take this off season. If you're feeling lost and need some extra support here …

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PROCESS COMPLETE ☑️ with Giovanni Thams 53:49

6M ago53:49

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Hi friends! This episode is a listen in on my chat with Giovanni about his experience of the college audition process and outcome! Thinking of you all as you take on this special journey with your child! Sending love - Lisa

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#122 – Encore Episode - Signs of Trouble: How Do You Know If Your Student Is Struggling 40:40

6M ago40:40

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Once your child steps into the world of college – even if it is in the next room – both parents and students begin experiencing a new stage in development. Students are exploring the academic and social world of college; parents are exploring the experience of stepping back and watching them do it. But, it is also part of the parenting package to w…

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51: Exposure vs. Development Camps // COACHING SESSION 18:02

6M ago18:02

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On today's coaching session episode I dive into types of camps, goals to think about when choosing camps, and why camps can be an important part of your process! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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50: How You Market Yourself to Coaches Matters 24:22

6M ago24:22

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Everything from metrics, to video, to emails, to the way you word things matters! The little things we often overlook are the things coaches are looking at as they choose who to keep on their list to continue to evaluate! Today on the podcast I dive into the things you can do to stand out to coaches as you work to connect with them! Connect with us…

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49: How to Stand out at Camp // COACHING SESSION 13:30

7M ago13:30

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On today's coaching episode I dive into how the best way to stand out at camps is to choose the right camps, along with some other camp advice! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Por Quincy Lewis-Buggs

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#121 - College Lingo - Can You Talk the Talk? - Part 4 53:09

7M ago53:09

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So many mysterious terms and acronyms to understand when your student heads off to college! You’ll understand how college works better when you understand the strange terms they use. In our fourth installment of our College Lingo series, Vicki and Lynn define and discuss more of the insider terms that colleges use that may not always be clear to pa…

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48: Headed Into Fall Showcase Season 25:57

7M ago25:57

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In this week's episode I cover a few important points as we head into "Fall Showcase Season" and the D1 evaluation period! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Por Quincy Lewis-Buggs

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47: Where do we Start // COACHING SESSION 17:02

7M ago17:02

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On today's coaching session episode I dive into where to start for 2028 families (or really any age) and share some of the things to do this year! Grab our College Planning Timeline Grab a Meeting with Me Info on our College Planning Program Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fac…

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#120 – Partnering with Your Student’s High School Counselor 59:27

7M ago59:27

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Just about anyone who has a student in school knows there are school counselors, but many of us don’t have any idea what they do. We know they provide guidance and assistance with college and career planning, but that’s just one part of the career that also includes social and emotional counseling and addressing academic needs – and for a national …

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46: What Finding Your Fit Actually Means 29:05

7M ago29:05

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In today's episode I break down what finding your fit actually means when it comes to academics, social/emotional, financial, and softball. Along with sharing some stories of athletes from our 1:1 softball specific college planning program. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Face…

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45: Why Coaches Aren't Communicating Well Right Now // COACHING SESSION 16:45

7M ago16:45

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LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU'RE AN ATHLETE WHO'S STRUGGLING WITH THE LACK OF COMMUNICATION FROM COACHES YOU HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH In today's episode we cover a timeline of the fall semester for coaches, a possible day schedule for coaches, and all the reasons they aren't in "recruiting mode" right now! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our c…

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#119 – Why Sleep Matters: A Conversation with Lisa Lewis, Author of The Sleep Deprived Teen 51:22

7M ago51:22

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Most of us probably know that getting enough sleep makes us feel better, but there’s so much more to it than that – especially for our teens. In this episode, Vicki and Elizabeth talk with Lisa Lewis, author of the book The Sleep Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive about why our students a…

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44: What to do When Your Athlete Doesn't Feel Good Enough 26:38

8M ago26:38

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In today's episode I dive into why your athlete might not be feeling good enough, and some small adjustments to make to help support them. It's such a tough thing to see young women go through, and is so much more common than they realize! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Faceb…

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43: Advice for First Time College Athlete Parents // COACHING SESSION 12:03

8M ago12:03

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LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU'RE A PARENT WHO JUST SENT YOUR ATHLETE TO COLLEGE FOR THE FALL In today's episode we kick off our bi-weekly coaching sessions where I answer questions from you all! There's so much advice out there for student-athletes leaving for college but what about the parents? I dive into some advice for moms and dads over the next few m…

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#118 – Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Focusing on the Strengths of First Generation Students 1:13:41

8M ago1:13:41

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Zachary DesJardins and John Martinez are Academic Advisors at the State University of New York at Albany, and they work with students every day. In this conversation we learned how important it is for all of us to recognize that we are in a constant state of change and how crucial it is to be present in the moment. Zachary and John, both First Gene…

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42: Happy Sept 1st 2026s! 20:55

8M ago20:55

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In this episode I cover all the hype about Sept 1st, the dead period from Aug 28th - Sept 3rd and what to do if you don't get the interest and calls you wanted on Sept 1st. If you're looking to go in depth individually grab a discounted meeting with me! (For the class of 2026, ends 9/30). Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Su…

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